All posts tagged "ESG"
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98ChinaShanghai, Shenzhen Bourses Update Green Bond Guidelines
Carbon neutrality bonds and blue bonds have been added under the green bond chapter. Requirements on the use of proceeds from such issuances are defined.
July 17, 2021 -
64InternationalExchanges Demonstrate Leadership in Sustainability Matters: WFE
An annual WFE survey shows that ESG is increasingly becoming an integral part of exchanges’ strategies and ethos.
July 17, 2021 -
96FeatureSGX Pledges to Reduce Emissions, Support Steel Decarbonisation
As part of efforts to help the commodities ecosystem progress to a more sustainable future, SGX plans to introduce greener contracts in scrap and battery metals next year.
July 16, 2021 -
173AML / KYCCovid-19 Forced Companies to Short-cut KYC, Due Diligence
A new Refinitiv report has found that Covid-19 substantially increased customer and third-party risks. Yet it also increased focus on ESG and green crime.
July 14, 2021 -
281Asia-PacificThe Resilience Imperative: Succeeding in Uncertain Times
Strengthening financial institutions’ resilience has never been more important, say Gabriele Vigo and Olivia White at McKinsey.
July 11, 2021 -
157FeatureTaiwan FSC Tightens Rules for ESG-themed Funds
Asset managers are required to set one sustainability goal and explain how their investments help achieve that goal.
July 8, 2021 -
128Big PictureCorporate Governance Policy Frameworks Need Strengthening: OECD
The OECD says significantly fewer companies are using public equity markets, but that strengthening corporate governance policies and frameworks can help.
July 5, 2021 -
249FeatureSFC Refreshes Disclosure Guidance for ESG Funds
From January, ESG funds will have to disclose how they attain their ESG focus, referencing the ESG criteria, measurement methodologies, and benchmarks used.
June 30, 2021 -
316FeatureJapan Panel Offers Recommendations on Sustainable Finance
The panel says the FSA should introduce a code of conduct for ESG data providers and develop an information platform for ESG-related bonds.
June 22, 2021 -
334Fintech / RegtechInvestHK Launches 2021 Fintech Fast Track Programme
Selected companies will be showcased prominently at Hong Kong Fintech Week 2021 which takes place from 1 to 5 November.
June 21, 2021
